Nissan Qashqai thump in drivetrain

[NiceCupOfTea]

Wifey has a 2.0 petrol Qashqai and the mechanic commented at the last service that there was a bit of a sudden takeup when you pulled away and questioned whether it might be the DMF (if it has one) but not being a Nissan guy just said keep an eye on it.

Just drove it again today and there's definitely a thump there, very difficult to pull away smoothly, but it's not a judder, just a sudden takeup. No noise or anything.

Then I noticed that if you come off the power and reapply it thumps again (no clutch involved), most noticeable in 1st and 2nd at low speed (I guess where there is more momentum involved).

Thoughts now leaning towards engine mounts rather than clutch/flywheel.

Any other ideas?

Edited by NiceCupOfTea on Thursday 12th June 16:40

[NiceCupOfTea]

Sardonicus said:

Get the engine steady bar checked underneath this car this controls engine rock and gets a hard time its a common failing on Renaults with this arrangement, it creates a thud when your on and off the throttle i.e Clio, Meganes etc

That sound promising - is it easy to check for play DIY on axle stands?

[NiceCupOfTea]

Rear engine mount shot apparently.